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(Replay) What Retailers Can Learn from Carter's RFID Journey
Jun 24, 2026
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Preventing Loss and Driving Revenue with Operational Analytics
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Seasoned from the Start: Spice Sourcing, Tariffs, and Trust-Based Farming at Burlap & Barrel
May 13, 2026
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Food for Thought: Why Better Data Matters in Food Safety
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| 6/24/26 | (Replay) What Retailers Can Learn from Carter's RFID Journey | Carter's has achieved a milestone that many retailers considered out of reach. In only three months, Carter's implemented RFID technology in 700 stores, boosting inventory accuracy at the item level while simplifying operations for store associates and improving the customer experience. In this episode, hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl sit down with Gina Maddaloni of Carter's , and Anna Marie Blackburn, formerly of Carter's, to discuss the company's RFID journey. They explore how the initiative gained support across the organization, the role RFID now plays in daily operations, and the business value it continues to deliver. This episode is a replay of our conversation with Gina and Anna, brought back for anyone exploring RFID, inventory visibility, and large-scale retail technology rollouts. In this episode, you'll learn: How Carter's achieved one of the fastest RFID deployments in retail Why RFID is no longer "too complex" or "too expensive" What's next as Carter's expands RFID use into its supply chain operations Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:29) Anna Marie and Gina's backgrounds (03:52) What RFID technology means for retail (06:47) The process of rolling out RFID across Carter's stores (13:21) RFID's impact on Carter's operational efficiency (17:49) RFID as a recruiting tool for store teams (18:54) Asset protection benefits and peace of mind (19:34) Expanding RFID into DC operations (23:49) What's next, Carter's move toward serialization (25:15) Advice for companies starting their RFID journey (22:16) Busting RFID myths: cost, complexity, and adoption (28:43) Favorite tech beyond RFID (31:36) What Gina and Anna Marie want to learn next Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guests: Gina Maddaloni on LinkedIn Anna Marie Blackburn on LinkedIn Check out Carter's | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | Preventing Loss and Driving Revenue with Operational Analytics | Data might be abundant, but turning it into actionable insights is far more complex than it seems. In this episode, Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl chat with Russ Hawkins, President and CEO of Agilence Inc., about how retailers, restaurants, and hotels are using operational analytics to improve revenue, control costs, and maintain compliance. Russ discusses how organizations can leverage real-time data to drive smarter decisions in areas like loss prevention, inventory oversight, and sales growth, all while enhancing the customer experience. He also explores the complexities of ensuring that store managers and frontline teams are aligned with broader company goals, emphasizing that success comes from balancing people, processes, and technology. This is more than just a tech upgrade. It's a continuous operational effort that relies on collaboration across leadership, operations, and analytics to deliver tangible results and lasting business impact. In this episode, you'll learn: How companies use data to increase revenue, manage expenses, and maintain compliance The importance of aligning internal teams and frontline staff with corporate objectives How emerging technologies like AI and RFID are shaping analytics and operational efficiency Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:38) Russ's background: from telecom to three CEO roles (06:34) The three things every retailer is really trying to solve with data (09:10) What internal compliance actually means (09:51) Make money, save money, be compliant (16:33) Using data to know who's upselling and who's leaving money on the table (19:37) The treasure trove already in your transaction logs (25:51) Getting the right product in the right place (30:18) Operations is a people problem (34:37) Where analytics investments go wrong (38:15) AI is exciting and terrifying in equal measure (40:59) What Russ wants to learn next Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn Register for GS1 Connect 2026, happening June 9 to 11 in Las Vegas, and get 10% off with the promo code GS1USPOD10 at connect.gs1us.org. Connect with the guest:Russ Hawkins on LinkedInVisit Agilence Inc. at https://www.agilenceinc.com/ | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Seasoned from the Start: Spice Sourcing, Tariffs, and Trust-Based Farming at Burlap & Barrel | Most people don't think twice about the spice jar on their shelf. But behind it is a supply chain that can pass through 20 different hands — and that's exactly where quality, safety, and accountability break down. In this episode, Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl speak with Ori Zohar, co-founder and co-CEO of Burlap & Barrel, about how they're reshaping the spice industry by sourcing directly from smallholder farmers across 22 countries. Ori shares how Burlap & Barrel built a transparent, trust-based supply chain — no formal contracts, just long-term relationships — and how that model has helped them navigate real-world pressures like the pandemic, tariffs, and rapid scaling. He also gets into the operational side: how GS1 Standards and barcoding became foundational tools for managing a 100+ SKU business across warehouses, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels. This is a story about innovation, transparency, and the power of human relationships in building a sustainable supply chain. In this episode, you'll learn: Why trust-based relationships with farmers outperform formal contracts How they responded to tariffs — without raising prices or passing costs to farmers The practical role GS1 standards play in managing a high-SKU, multi-channel business Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (07:13) Third-wave spices and why a broad lineup demands better tracking (09:44) The Dr. Salunke story: transparency and traceability in action (13:23) Why contracts with farmers don't work (19:11) How to handle tariffs without raising prices (31:55) Navigating turbulence with a values-first strategy (32:36) How GS1 standards power their warehouse and retail operations Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn Register for GS1 Connect 2026, happening June 9 to 11 in Las Vegas, and get 10% off with the promo code GS1USPOD10 at connect.gs1us.org. Connect with the guest: Ori Zohar on LinkedInVisit Burlap & Barrel at https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/ Follow Burlap & Barrel on Instagram | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Food for Thought: Why Better Data Matters in Food Safety✨ | food safetydata traceability+5 | Brian Schaneberg | Institute for Food Safety and HealthGS1 US+1 | — | food recallstraceability+5 | — | 41m 42s | |
| 4/15/26 | Small Shift, Big Lift? Why NDC-12 Impacts Your Entire Supply Chain✨ | NDC-12healthcare supply chain+4 | Rose Campasano | Criterion ConsultingGS1 US | — | NDC-12healthcare+7 | — | 38m 10s | |
| 3/25/26 | Bad Data, Big Delays: The Hidden Risk in Pharma Supply Chains✨ | pharmaceutical logisticsmaster data management+4 | Steve Madsen | RxERPGS1 US+1 | — | pharmaceutical supply chainmaster data+5 | — | 36m 47s | |
| 3/11/26 | Labels Without The Labor: Why Automation Matters✨ | automationlabeling+4 | Nick Recht | TEKLYNX | — | automationlabeling+5 | — | 43m 18s | |
| 2/25/26 | Packaging the Flavor: Behind Dime MSG's Supply Chain Strategy✨ | supply chainfood industry+3 | Jennifer Ko | MSGDime+1 | — | MSGsupply chain+5 | — | 38m 17s | |
| 2/11/26 | Taking Checkout to the Next Level with 2D Barcodes✨ | 2D barcodesretail innovation+3 | Ned Mears | GS1 US | — | 2D barcodesretail+6 | — | 29m 56s | |
| 1/28/26 | (Replay) Spicing up Success: How Traceability Helped Hank Sauce Scale National Distribution✨ | traceabilityfood safety+4 | Matt Pittaluga | Hank SauceGS1 US | more than 5,000 stores | Hank Saucetraceability+5 | — | 35m 53s | |
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| 1/14/26 | Looking Beyond 2026: The Next Big Breakthroughs in Supply Chains✨ | emerging technologiessupply chain innovation+4 | Bob CzechowiczNick Latwis | GS1 US | — | supply chaininnovation+4 | — | 35m 13s | |
| 12/17/25 | How Better Metrics Help Small Businesses Operate Like Pros✨ | supply chain resiliencesmall business operations+4 | Jonathan Biddle | GS1 USSupply Chain for Startups | — | supply chainmetrics+5 | Aarongraphics | 32m 50s | |
| 12/3/25 | Omnichannel or Omni-Chaos? How Bad Data Erodes Customer Trust✨ | data consistencycustomer trust+4 | Jon Gatrell | Loren Data Corp.GS1 US | — | omnichannelbad data+5 | AccuGraphiX | 29m 09s | |
| 11/19/25 | Hook, Line, and Data: How Beaver Street Fisheries Ensures Seafood Safety with Tech | Behind every safe meal is someone who got the data right. Brandon Ballew, Senior Product Information Analyst at Beaver Street Fisheries, joins hosts Liz Sertl and Reid Jackson to discuss how the seafood industry is preparing for FSMA Rule 204, and how GS1 standards like GLNs, GTINs, and 2D barcodes are helping ensure food safety from port to plate. Brandon shares how his team uses data to improve visibility, partner collaboration, and customer confidence, proving that accurate and standardized information benefits everyone in the supply chain. In this episode, you'll learn: How GS1 standards support FSMA 204 traceability Why data quality impacts both compliance and customer trust How Beaver Street Fisheries uses GLNs to connect digital and physical supply chains Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (03:51) Preparing for FSMA 204 and data-driven traceability (06:08) Lessons from SIMP and early adoption of seafood standards (09:04) Creative uses of GLNs across operations (12:31) Data synchronization with GS1 Data Hub and 1WorldSync (15:34) The cost of inaccurate data in online ordering (19:00) Educating trading partners about FSMA compliance (22:11) The benefit of 2D barcodes for consumers (26:37) Brandon's favorite technologies Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by: Avery Dennison and Syndigo If you're interested in becoming or working with a GS1 US solution partner, please connect with us on LinkedIn or on our website. Connect with the guests: Brandon Ballew on LinkedIn Check out Beaver Street Fisheries | — | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | Small Farms, Big Impact: Transforming Food Safety in Schools | A single contamination can have serious consequences for vulnerable populations, such as students. Traceability is essential to ensure food safety from the farm to the school cafeteria. In this episode, Jim White, President and Co-Founder of ENSESO4Food, and Candice Bevis, Farm Operations Manager at Spartanburg County School District 6, explain how digital traceability simplifies FSMA 204 compliance and strengthens confidence in the food supply chain. They discuss how affordable technology and GS1 standards help small farms operate with the same precision as large suppliers, connecting farms, processors, and cafeterias for a safer food system. In this episode, you'll learn: How to ensure accountability in food sourcing and delivery Why simplicity and affordability matter for technology adoption Ways schools are using visibility to improve food safety Things to listen for: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (04:22) How the Trakkey partnership began (07:59) Connecting farms, processors, and schools (12:33) How digital tools simplify compliance (18:03) Teaching students where their food comes from (20:56) Making food safety simpler for farmers (23:31) Reducing waste and improving efficiency (26:32) Jim and Candice's favorite tech Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by:AccuGraphix If you're interested in becoming or working with a GS1 US solution partner, please connect with us on LinkedIn or on our website. Connect with the guests: Jim White on LinkedInCheck out ENSESO4Food and Spartanburg County School District Six | — | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | How Fragile is Your Supply Chain? Lessons from Resilient Companies | Efficiency works when everything goes to plan. But as disruptions grow more frequent and complex, resilience and preparation are what set strong supply chains apart. In this episode, logistics expert John Manners-Bell, founder and CEO of Transport Intelligence, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to discuss what leaders need to know about supply chain risk, technology, and balance. With over 40 years in the industry advising organizations like the World Economic Forum, the UN, and the European Commission, John shares hard-earned lessons from real-world crises and why efficiency is not enough. Listeners will gain a sharper understanding of how to prepare for disruption, enhance visibility across their networks, and utilize AI and data to build more resilient operations. In this episode, you'll learn: How to measure the cost of supply chain risk Why you need to prioritize resilience in supply chain strategy How AI helps logistics leaders anticipate risks and plan accordingly Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (04:14) Why supply chain risk is everyone's problem (06:41) Balancing efficiency and resilience for long-term success (11:07) Why inventory alone won't save your business (12:51) How visibility and data transform modern supply chains (16:24) Cyberattacks, paper backups, and recovery stories (18:18) The rise of AI and automation in logistics (22:12) Lessons from companies that built resilience (25:57) The mindset every future-ready supply chain leader needs Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guests: John Manners-Bell on LinkedIn Check out Transport Intelligence | — | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | How a Family Recipe Turned Into a National Supply Chain Story | From Sunday suppers to 2,000 stores… and almost losing them all. Andrew Arbogast turned his dad's cheese dip recipe into a fast-growing CPG brand, only to face the harsh realities of shelf life, co-packing, and retailer expectations. In this episode, he joins Liz Sertl to share how he scaled Arbo's Cheese Dip, what nearly sank the business, and the turning point that gave him a second chance. Listeners will hear the unfiltered story behind bringing a homemade recipe to the national stage, and the resilience, partnerships, and supply chain decisions that made survival possible. In this episode, you'll learn: How shelf life testing and packaging decisions directly impact scalability Why rapid national expansion without brand awareness creates costly supply and demand mismatches What strategies helped Arbo stabilize its operations Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (02:33) Family traditions that inspired Arbo's recipe (04:25) Why barcodes matter for brand credibility (06:03) Shelf life challenges with early co-packers (08:11) Reformulating products for large-scale production (09:24) Rapid retail expansion that backfired (11:31) Winning Walmart Open Call and scaling mistakes (13:28) Debt crisis and asking for help (17:33) Grants and innovation with Real California Milk (19:31) Favorite flavors and unexpected uses for cheese dip Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guests: Andrew Arbogast on LinkedIn Check out Arbo's Cheese Dip | — | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | What's Really on Your Plate? Insights on Food Safety Risks | When food safety is on the line, every hour counts. The FDA's new FSMA 204 rule is raising the standard for traceability, with stronger requirements designed to track products faster and manage recalls more effectively. At stake is not just compliance, but the ability to protect both consumers and businesses when outbreaks occur. In this episode, Angela Fields from the FDA joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to explain what FSMA 204 means for supply chains. They explore why proactive traceability is replacing outdated reactive models and how better data is improving the speed and accuracy of investigations. You'll also hear real stories from outbreak response, how electronic records can cut weeks off investigations, and why collaboration across the food industry makes a difference for everyone. In this episode, you'll learn: How FSMA 204 creates new opportunities for supply chain transparency Why recalls work best when industry and regulators communicate clearly What steps companies can take now to prepare for the 2028 compliance deadline Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:58) Angela Fields' background (02:59) Food safety from a regulatory perspective (04:13) How the environment affects supply chain risks (06:59) What FSMA 204 means for industry (08:40) Spinach outbreaks and the cost of recalls (09:53) Why regulations also protect food companies (14:23) How electronic records speed outbreak investigations (17:17) Who triggers recalls and how they happen (19:33) Best practices companies use to prevent recalls (22:15) Where consumers can track recalls and outbreaks Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.orgGS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guests: Angela Fields on LinkedIn Check out the FDA | — | ||||||
| 8/27/25 | What Retailers Can Learn from Carter's RFID Journey | Carter's just pulled off what many retailers thought was impossible. In only three months, the iconic children's apparel brand rolled out RFID technology across 700 stores: improving accuracy on every item and making life easier for both store teams and customers. In this episode, Gina Maddaloni and Anna Marie Blackburn from Carter's join hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to discuss how RFID became central to Carter's retail operations, what it took to win buy-in across the company, and how it is improving both inventory management and customer experience. You'll also hear how Carter's uses RFID to cut payroll costs for year-end inventory by 50 percent, why the rollout became a recruiting tool for store teams, and where the company sees new opportunities to extend RFID into supply chain operations. In this episode, you'll learn: How Carter's achieved one of the fastest RFID deployments in retail Why RFID is no longer "too complex" or "too expensive" What's next as Carter's expands RFID use into its supply chain operations Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:29) Anna Marie and Gina's backgrounds (03:52) What RFID technology means for retail (06:47) The process of rolling out RFID across Carter's stores (13:21) RFID's impact on Carter's operational efficiency (17:49) RFID as a recruiting tool for store teams (18:54) Asset protection benefits and peace of mind (19:34) Expanding RFID into DC operations (21:35) What's next, Carter's move toward serialization (23:01) Advice for companies starting their RFID journey (24:02) Busting RFID myths: cost, complexity, and adoption (26:29) Favorite tech beyond RFID (29:22) What Gina and Anna Marie want to learn next Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guests: Gina Maddaloni on LinkedIn Anna Marie Blackburn on LinkedIn Check out Carter's Learn more about the GS1 US Solution Partner Program: https://www.gs1us.org/industries-and-insights/partners | — | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | How Armored Transport is Going Digital | The way cash moves through the supply chain is evolving. What was once a paper-heavy process is now embracing digital transformation. In this episode, Robert Skitt, Senior Manager at Axiom Armored Transport, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to discuss the shift from traditional, manual methods to more secure, efficient, and accountable digital solutions. Financial institutions and the Federal Reserve are demanding greater transparency and control over cash movement, and armored transport teams are under increasing pressure to adapt. Robert walks us through the process of how Axiom is modernizing armored transport, replacing handwritten logs with barcode scans and eManifests. In this episode, you'll learn: How GS1 standards are helping digitize cash logistics What "cash visibility" looks like in practice Why early adoption gave Axiom a seat at the table and a competitive edge Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (04:52) What cash visibility looks like (07:23) How GS1 standards changed the workflow (11:32) Turning paper-heavy processes into data (13:32) Barcode tech in armored car logistics (15:14) How digitization improves accuracy and trust (19:25) Advice for starting your visibility journey (20:44) Robert's favorite technology today Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Robert Skitt on LinkedInCheck out Axiom Armored Transport | — | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | Beyond the Box: Navigating EPR in Modern Supply Chains | The packaging around your product now matters just as much as the product itself. For companies navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, that's quickly becoming the reality. And it's reshaping how teams think about data, packaging, and compliance. In this episode, Lindsay Savage, Senior Director of Data Governance and Business Platforms at Georgia-Pacific LLC, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to demystify what EPR means for manufacturers and retailers. With legislation ramping up across states, Lindsay explains how brands are preparing for complex reporting requirements, coordinating across departments, and turning sustainability regulations into opportunities for smarter product innovation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why EPR is more than a packaging issue and why it matters now How Georgia-Pacific is building scalable systems to manage regulatory data Tips for companies just getting started, from legal teams to logistics Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (02:21) Lindsay Savage's background (03:16) What EPR means for your business (04:50) Every state has its own rules (06:15) Data overload and the push for standards (07:36) Breaking down product, packaging, and pallet (09:27) Two ways to report EPR data (11:20) How to get started with EPR compliance (12:40) Building cross-functional teams for success (17:55) Embracing AI tools to stay ahead Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Lindsay Savage on LinkedIn Check out Georgia-Pacific | — | ||||||
| 7/9/25 |  Why Smart Brands Are Rethinking Supply Chain Resilience | How are brands thinking about their supply chains five years after the COVID-19 crisis? Companies are now leaning more heavily into innovation, from making their operations resilient to market changes to launching sustainability initiatives. In this episode, Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer at Mansueto Ventures, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl following her keynote at GS1 Connect. They discuss why the supply chain is now at the center of innovation and how companies can stay ahead of changes in the economy and evolving customer demands. Drawing on her experience leading Fast Company and Inc., Stephanie shares how resilience, sustainability, and data-driven thinking are transforming the business landscape for companies of every size. In this episode, you'll learn: How companies are using the supply chain to drive innovation and acceleration Why executives are rethinking product packaging, automation, and logistics The impact of data and social media on a company's operations Jump into the conversation: (00:17) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (02:32) Stephanie Mehta's journey from business journalist to CEO (03:27) How GS1 US collaborates with media brands (04:13) Reaching small businesses with supply chain storytelling (05:41) What most people miss about barcodes (07:35) Why innovation should not stop post-crisis (08:23) How sustainability aligns with consumer demand (11:16) Solving forecasting and inventory with better data (12:05) The logistics of HP's sustainability initiative (15:56) Social media's growing impact on supply chains Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Stephanie Mehta on LinkedIn Check out Mansueto Ventures | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | From Red Tape to Resilience: How Regulation Shapes Supply Chains with Maggie Lyons | Confused by the new regulations and a patchwork of state-level policies? With a new administration setting fresh policy priorities, supply chains are facing shifting rules and growing pressure to adapt. Maggie Lyons, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at GS1 US, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to decode the changes affecting how products are made, moved, and sold, and what businesses can do to stay ahead. From SNAP waivers and red dye bans to extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws and 2D barcodes, this episode breaks down how government decisions are impacting daily operations across food, retail, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Maggie's team works with policymakers and industry leaders to align mandates with existing systems, helping avoid duplication and enabling efficient, standards-based implementation. In this episode, you'll learn: How state-level regulation is influencing national supply chain strategies Why new ingredient bans could create a ripple effect across CPG brands What you can do to stay ahead of policy changes impacting your industry Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (02:07) Why GS1 built a policy team (04:02) From Capitol Hill to CPG strategy (06:34) Staying focused amid constant regulatory shifts (08:48) Government agencies shaping supply chain standards (10:38) Customs, tariffs, and food assistance priorities (14:59) How SNAP waivers complicate retail operations (17:57) What red dye bans mean next Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Maggie Lyons on LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | Why Your Amazon Ads Aren't Working (And What the Best Brands Do Differently) | What if you could see what your customers are searching before they even hit 'buy'? In today's hyper-competitive marketplace, that's exactly what the best brands are doing, and it's giving them a serious edge. In this episode, Chris Barnes, General Manager of Retail & Alternative Channels at Jungle Scout, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to break down how brands are using real-time search, product, and shopper data to respond faster to market signals on Amazon and beyond. Chris shares how companies are identifying market opportunities, protecting category share, and improving performance across pricing, inventory, and advertising, all by knowing what to look for in the data. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use search and shopper behavior to guide product strategy Why category management looks different in the age of marketplaces The data brands overlook and how it impacts sales performance Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (02:07) Chris Barnes on his career journey (04:38) Transforming strategy with data and intelligence (05:55) Category management in-store vs. online (09:23) AI's impact on search and consumer behavior (13:04) Dude Wipes' growth and success (15:35) Leveraging data to understand consumer needs (19:17) Power of data analytics in product development (20:48) Top strategies for maximizing growth (27:37) The future of agencies and AI in business Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Chris Barnes on LinkedInCheck out Jungle Scout | — | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | Turning Wellness Rituals Into Retail Wins With Aisha Chottani | How do you build a beverage brand from scratch and land in over a thousand stores? For Aisha Chottani, it started with stress and a few homemade "potions". In this episode, Aisha, Founder and CEO of Moment, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to talk through what really goes into launching and scaling a functional drink brand. From labeling boxes by hand to managing relationships with co-packers and navigating supply chain failures, Aisha shares the behind-the-scenes story most startup founders keep to themselves. She also gets real about what went wrong, like barcode mix-ups and Amazon returns gone sideways, and how those lessons became systems that power Moment's growth today. In this episode, you'll learn: Why small brands need relationships more than volume How early mistakes can turn into long-term wins What to watch out for when scaling distribution and operations Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain (01:34) Building a global mindset from four continents (03:07) From McKinsey burnout to homemade "potions" (06:06) Barcode errors and the pain of early logistics (08:21) Growing Moment to 1,000 stores and 30 DCs (11:33) What small brands can leverage on (14:06) Collaborating with Lululemon (17:15) Why Moment leans into a subscription model (20:39) Operational failures to learn from (27:36) Aisha's favorite technology Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guest: Aisha Chottani on LinkedInCheck out Moment | — | ||||||
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